Suicide Awareness for the Agricultural Community

Despite farmers’ foundational role in the food system, agriculture consistently ranks among occupations with very high suicide rates. Farming can be isolating, physically and mentally demanding, and full of potentially devastating uncertainty. Farms are often in rural areas where healthcare access is limited and mental health support nearly nonexistent. It is vital that farmers, community members, mental health professionals, and others know the factors that lead to suicide risk and poor mental health outcomes among farmers, the resources that exist to address this problem, and what individuals can do to support farmer safety and well-being.

During this webinar, Farm First will share significant causes of stress and anxiety in the agricultural community, signs that a person is in trouble, and how to support someone who may be at risk of suicide. We will focus on why this population is especially vulnerable and offer some statistics and examples.

Who Should Attend?

All Professionals and individuals interested in learning more about how to support the Farming community.

Objectives:

• Identify protective factors, risk factors, and warning signs of suicide in the agricultural community
• Understand unique challenges and vulnerabilities among the farming population
• List available resources and have access to printed material
• Describe an effective strategy to talk with someone who is at risk of suicide
• Know where to find more information and support

Register today.